Minnesota experiences a wide range of weather throughout the year. From the heat and humidity of summer to the freezing temperatures, snow, and ice of winter, weather extremes can wreak havoc on your home’s exterior. If you’ve lived in Minnesota for even one winter season, you know that winter weather can be especially destructive to your home. Here’s what you … Read More
Getting Your Home Ready for Winter: a Fall Home Maintenance Checklist [UPDATED]
Originally published September 2018. Updated September 2023. Harsh winter weather can take a toll on your home. Keeping up with home maintenance is key to making sure your home can stand up to everything a Minnesota winter can throw at it. So, alongside your pumpkin carving and leaf-peeping this fall, make time to prepare your home for the cooler weather … Read More
Summer Storms Unleashed: How Hail Can Damage Your Roof [and How To Prevent Damage]
As summer temperatures rise, so does the chance of severe weather, including hailstorms. While many of us might find storm season thrilling (storm-watching is a beloved Midwest pastime, after all), the damage it can cause to homes and commercial buildings is much less exciting. Not all thunderstorms produce hail, but when they do, that hail can pose a significant threat … Read More
4 Ways To Prevent Water Damage To Your Home’s Exterior [UPDATED]
When it’s left unchecked, water can be a homeowner’s worst enemy. No matter the season, your home will always be at the mercy of water. Whether it’s in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail, it’s a concern you need to take seriously all year round. Over time, the damage water can do to your home’s exterior (and eventually … Read More
Equipment Highlight: Meet the Load Lifter 518 Reach!
Equipment failure or malfunction can result in injury, lost time, and even loss of life. This is why using quality equipment on every job site is so vital. Using the highest quality materials and equipment helps us avoid hazards and create a safer, more efficient job site…which is better for our employees and customers alike. The benefits of using quality … Read More
Summer Storm Damage: How To File a Claim With Your Homeowners Insurance Company
Summer storms can pack a punch. High winds, heavy rain, and hail can do serious damage to your home. Your homeowners insurance policy should cover the cost of repairs, but the insurance claims process can be time-consuming, confusing, and overwhelming. And the last thing you need when summer storm damage hits is more stress. To help make the process go … Read More
Prevent Ice Dams and Protect Your Commercial Building This Winter
The snow, ice, and freezing temperatures of winter can be hard on your building and its roof. Among the hazards winter brings, ice dams have the potential to not only damage your roof and your building, but also to create safety risks for the people who use your building, opening you up to liabilities. Here’s what every business owner should … Read More
Energy-Efficient Windows, Exterior Doors and Roofs Yield Huge Gains for Homeowners
Most homeowners probably agree—the list of house projects never ends. As soon as you cross one item off your list, another item magically appears at the bottom. Some projects, by necessity, require your attention. Leaky faucets need to be repaired, broken deck boards need to be replaced and chipping exterior paint needs to be scraped and painted over. But where … Read More
Storm Season is Here! Be Proactive With This Post-Storm Checklist
This is the time of year we daydream about during the long, cold winter months. It’s safe to say that most of us live for Minnesota summers. Of course, all seasons have their forces to contend with and summer is no exception. It might not be snowstorms, blizzards and sub-zero temps but an occasional tornado and frequent thunderstorms with their … Read More
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